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Geography — Study Plan

XAT · General Knowledge

Step-by-step Geography study plan for XAT General Knowledge 2026 — structured month-wise approach to mastering this chapter.

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How to Study Geography

A structured approach to studying Geography for XAT General Knowledge.

Study Plan for Geography

1

Day 1–2: Learn the Theory

Study the chapter thoroughly. Note down definitions, formulas, and key concepts.

2

Day 3: Practice Problems

Solve practice questions and previous year XAT problems. Focus on MCQs and numerical problems.

3

Day 4: Revise & Test

Revise key formulas and concepts without looking at notes. Take a practice quiz to test your understanding.

What to Focus On

  • Universe study = Cosmology; Total stars in universe ≈ 10²² (10¹¹ galaxies × 10¹¹ stars each)
  • Big Bang: ~15 billion years ago; proposed by Georges Lemaître; primeval atom origin
  • Milky Way: Spiral galaxy, ~100,000 light-years diameter; takes 250 million years per revolution

  • Sun's distance from Earth: 150 million km (1 AU); Light takes 8.5 min; Sun = 99.9% of solar system mass
  • Sequence by distance: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
  • Sequence by size (largest to smallest): Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Earth, Venus, Mars, Mercury

  • Earth = oblate spheroid; 29.2% land, 70.8% water; Age = 4,550 million years
  • Equatorial diameter (12,756 km) > Polar diameter (12,714 km) — bulges at equator
  • Perihelion (~3 Jan): 147 million km from Sun; Aphelion (~4 July): 152 million km

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mercury is the hottest planet because it is closest to the Sun

Pluto is the ninth and outermost planet of the Solar System

The Pacific Ocean is the busiest ocean for trade and commerce

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Frequently Asked Questions

What topics are covered in Geography for XAT?
Geography is an important chapter in XAT General Knowledge. It covers key concepts and formulas that are frequently tested in the exam. Key topics include: The Universe, Galaxies, and the Big Bang, The Solar System – Sun, Planets, and Other Bodies, The Moon and Earth's Key Data, Stars, Constellations, and Classification.
How important is Geography for XAT?
Geography is a frequently tested chapter in XAT General Knowledge. Questions from this chapter appear regularly in previous year papers.
How to prepare Geography for XAT?
Start by understanding the core concepts, then solve practice questions. Focus on formulas and their applications. Use revision notes for quick review before the exam.

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